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Diocese of Boise employees recently toured the site where the new chancery building is under construction. They pose, above, at what will be the front of the three-story building. The building is scheduled for completion in early 2027. (Courtesy photo) By ICR staff BOISE — Bishop Peter F. Christensen led Diocese of Boise employees on Oct. 21 through the new chancery building construction site, located adjacent to St. John Cathedral at Eighth and Fort Streets in downtown Boise

St. Vincent de Paul Southwest Idaho volunteers delivered food to military families in need last winter at Gowen Field in Boise. (Courtesy photo) By Ralph May Executive Director SVdP Southwest Idaho   Editor’s note: The following is a letter from St. Vincent de Paul Southwest Idaho Executive Director, Ralph May, highlighting the need for more food donations amid delays in SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits. With no end to the delay in sight, SVdP is rely

Bishop Peter Christensen presides at the Eucharistic celebration concelebrated by Father Hippolytus Ezenwa, SMMM, on the occasion of his 25th priestly anniversary, together with priests from the Sons of Mary Mother of Mercy (SMMM), other diocesan priests, and Father Caleb Vogel, Vicar General. (ICR Photo/Vero Gutiérrez) By ICR staff Father Hippolytus Ezenwa of the Sons of Mary Mother of Mercy (SMMM) celebrated 25 years of priesthood on Sunday, Oct. 19 at Sacred Heart Parish i